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Woolwich to avoid trimming around trees

Volunteers with Trees for Woolwich are trying to raise awareness that many trees in the township are being harmed or killed due to improper string trimming. Trees for Woolwich, a group of professionals and volunteers who work to increase tree cover in the municipality, submitted a report to the town

By Leah Gerber

Last updated on May 03, 23

Posted on Jun 30, 22

3 min read

Woolwich to avoid trimming around trees
String trimmers can cut into the bark of a tree, damaging the layer just underneath that transports nutrients throughout the tree. If too much of a tree’s circumference is damaged, the tree will die. It’s better not to trim them at all or put a guard around the trunk, say experts. [Leah Gerber]
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Elmira, Ontario, Canada

Leah Gerber is a full-time journalist / photographer at The Observer.

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